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Lot #416
Arthur Conan Doyle: The Hound of the Baskervilles (First Edition)

Estimate: $1200+

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Description

Sought-after unsigned first edition book: The Hound of the Baskervilles. First edition, first printing (with "you" for 'your' on page 13, line 3). London: George Newnes, 1902. Hardcover bound in modern full red morocco, 5 x 7.5, 359 pages. Book condition: VG/None. Housed in a handsome custom-made clamshell case.

Arthur Conan Doyle's gripping mystery follows detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they investigate the death of Sir Charles Baskerville, reportedly caused by a legendary, spectral hound. Set on the eerie moors of Devonshire, the story weaves together themes of family curses, superstition, and rational deduction. With its atmospheric tension and clever plot twists, The Hound of the Baskervilles remains one of the most celebrated tales in the Sherlock Holmes series.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Art and Literature
  • Dates: December 20, 2024 - January 08, 2025